Chelsea refuse to surrender

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NEITHER won, but both were claiming victory. After 90 goalless minutes between Chelsea and Liverpool last night, the arguments began as to who had really come out on top in this inconclusive European Cup semi-final first leg.

Advantage Chelsea, José Mourinho claimed, even though his team, playing at home, had failed to triumph over Rafael Benítez’s men for the first time in four attempts this season. Knowing that a scoring draw at Anfield will take Chelsea through and believing that Liverpool will feel the pressure that seemed to inhibit his team at times last night, the Chelsea manager could not